Teachers, lecturers now required to sign sexual harassment prevention form in Nigeria

Teachers and lecturers in various institutions of learning across Nigeria are now required to sign the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Code of Conduct form. The requirement is part of measures to check the alarming rate of sexual-related violence in learning institutions across the country. According to the standard operating procedure for the prosecution […]

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Singer Lizzo sued for alleged sexual harassment, loses over 120,000 followers on Instagram

American singer, Grammy Award winner, songwriter, actress and body-positivity advocate, Melissa Viviane Jefferson, known professionally as Lizzo, has lost a significant number of followers on Instagram as allegations emerge of sexual harassment and body-shaming. Lizzo 35, is being sued by three of her former backing dancers for alleged sexual harassment, discrimination and creating a hostile and […]

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Two lecturers, nine workers dismissed for sexual harassment, fraud, extortion at AAU

Management of the Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria, has dismissed 13 academic and non-academic staff members for offences ranging from falsified age, fraud and gross misconduct to extortion and sexual harassment. Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Asomwan Adagbonyin, said the decision was based on the recommendations of the University Staff Disciplinary Committee which […]

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Another Lecturer dismissed by Nigerian university over sexual harassment of female student

Determined to rid the university of any form of sexual intimidation, harassment and assault, the Governing Council of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria, has dismissed another lecturer who was found guilty of sexual demeanor against a female student. Abiodun Olarewaju, Public Relations Officer of OAU, stated that the decision to dismiss […]

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Alleged sexual harassment, Federal University Oye-Ekiti suspends Associate Professor

In a released statement, the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) said it has suspended one of its lecturers, Dr. Jonathan Mbachaga, over alleged sexual harassment. Mbachaga was, until his suspension, an Associate Professor in the institution’s Department of Theatre and Media Arts. The statement signed by the Chief Information Officer to the Vice Chancellor, Mr Foluso […]

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